In 2010, at the request of more than 100 of Greensboro’s refugees, we formed New Arrivals Institute (NAI) to continue services that had been started by NC’s first resettlement agency. Since then, NAI has served thousands of refugees in Greensboro and across North Carolina. Each service we provide is done using our vision of “a community that welcomes refugees and immigrants and provides them with the tools they need to achieve their goals.”

NAI positively impacts our community by providing essential knowledge and skills that promote successful integration into our community and entry to the workforce. Our approach is intentionally holistic, providing services and opportunities that benefit newly arrived refugees based on their individual needs and supporting the whole family unit. This includes Educational-Programming for children and their families, Summer Youth Enrichment, English and Cultural Orientation classes, Employment Readiness, Translation & Evaluation of educational transcripts, Driver’s Education, and Citizenship Preparedness, all at no cost to the client.

NAI is hosting its annual fundraising gala, Bridges to Belonging, on Friday, April 25th, at the Terrace in the Greensboro Coliseum complex. While we appreciate international music and dance, we will enjoy drinks and heavy hors d’oeuvres. Guests will experience interactive displays that bring awareness to the plight of refugees in Greensboro and around the world, and how NAI supports their journey to become a vital part of our community.

This promises to be a night of fun, hope, and community resilience. We look forward to connecting with you at this special event!

Sincerely,

NAI Board of Directors

Bridges to Belonging Gala 2025

Celebrating the Triumphs of Refugees